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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MESSAGE i
FOREWORD ii
I. INTRODUCTION 1-2
II. THE DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
The Senior Citizens in the Philippines 2 – 10
III. LEGAL BASES 10 – 15
A. International Laws on Senior Citizens
1. Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing
2. Macau Declaration and Plan of Action on Ageing for Asia and Pacific
3. Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
4. Shanghai Implementation Strategy
5. Other International Mandates
B. Enabling Philippine Laws on Senior Citizens
1. The 1987 Philippine Constitution
2. Laws and Legislations for the Welfare of Senior Citizens
3. The General Appropriations Act FY 2006 (RA 9336) under Section 32
4. Presidential Proclamations/Issuances
V. EMERGING CHALLENGES 18 – 20
X. CONCLUDING STATEMENT 37
XI. ANNEXES 38 – 60
A. SDC Resolution No.
B. National Coordinating and Monitoring Board of RA 9257, Res. No. 14,
Series of 2005
C. National Coordinating and Monitoring Board of RA 9257, Res. No. 4,
Series of 2005
D. Matrix on the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens 2006-2010
E. Conceptual Framework of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens,
2006-2010
F. Philippine and Regional Plan of Action for Senior Citizens, CY 2006-2010
G. National Agency Plan Implementation on PPASC, Monitoring Form
H. Regional Plan of Action for Senior Citizens Monitoring Form
I. Senior Citizen Survey Form
J. Directory, Inter-Agency Committee on PPASC, 2005-2010
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
M E S S A GE
The enactment of Republic Act No. 9257 also known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of
2003” demonstrates our commitment to act in solidarity towards promoting the welfare of
senior citizens and providing them equal opportunities to ensure that they lead productive and
meaningful lives.
The Philippine Plan of Action of Senior Citizens (PPASC) 2006-2010 was therefore formulated, through
inter-agency efforts, as a concrete expression of our common vision for the welfare of the estimated
5.7 million Filipino senior citizens. The Plan envisions to elevate their role from passive beneficiaries to
self-reliant, highly motivated and participating citizens.
It is noteworthy that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the
committed representatives of the different agencies and of the senior citizens sector have convened to
come up with this plan of action designed to ensure that issues, concerns and needs of senior citizens
in our country are adequately addressed.
We enjoin all sectors of society to support and implement this Plan of Action. We can do no less.
ESPERANZA I. CABRAL
Secretary
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Chairperson, NCMB
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FOREWORD
The 1st Philippine Plan of Action for Older Person (PPAOP) covering the period of 1999–2004 was in
response to the Macau Regional Plan of Action. The said plan covers policies, strategies and programs
in response to the 8 areas of concerns which include the following:
In 2004, an assessment of the plan was undertaken to determine the gains and identify areas of concerns
that still need to be addressed taking into consideration the 3 major areas of concern adopted during
the World Conference on Ageing held in Madrid, Spain in 2003. Said concerns are the following: a) older
persons and development; b) advancing health and well-being into old age; and c) ensuring enabling
and supportive environments.
Towards this end, the need to come up with another plan is critical to ensure that the gains of the 1st
plan will be continued and new initiatives be undertaken to promote and protect the best interest and
welfare of the senior citizens.
The Philippine Plan of Action for the Senior Citizens (PPASC) 2006-2010 is a guide for all government
agencies (GAs), local government units (LGUs), non-government units (NGOs) and other stakeholders in
policy formulation, program development and resource generation in support of senior citizens.
ALICIA R. BALA
Undersecretary, DSWD
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Alternate Chairperson, NCMB
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
I. INTRODUCTION
In 1999, Presidential Proclamation No. 1048 was Centers, Inter-generational Program, Pensioners
issued declaring a nationwide observance in the Day, Community-Based Health Programs Residential
Philippines of the International Year of Older Persons Care Giving Training, Geriatric ward and clinic at UP
in line with the UN Declaration of International Year Philippine General Hospital, and Elderly Filipino
of Older Persons. In response, the Philippine Plan Week Celebration.
of Action for Older Persons (PPAOP) 1999-2004 was
formulated to address the broad interests of the The country remains committed to vigorously
Filipino older person sector in a five-year period. pursue and undertake active measures to deal with
the challenges of population ageing and to create
The Philippines has implemented the PPAOP 1999- a “society for all ages”.
2004. It addressed the need to institute appropriate
policies, strategies, mechanisms and programs/ On February 26, 2004, Republic Act No. 9257
projects to ensure that senior citizen’s rights are otherwise known as “An Act Granting Additional
upheld and respected. Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens”, amending
for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7432, otherwise
The PPAOP 1999-2004 provided us with the known as “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of
perspective in developing an Inter-Agency Plan Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits
for Older Persons. This Plan promoted the rights and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes,” was
and welfare of senior citizens and set priority areas signed into law. This law benefits all resident senior
and action points that guide efforts towards the citizens in the country.
attainment of the goals in ensuring the promotion
of security and dignity of senior citizens while The National Coordinating and Monitoring
maintaining their full participation and human Board (NCMB) was established to monitor the
rights. The major areas for action were based on the implementation of the law and is tasked to formulate
recommendation of the Shanghai Implementation a National Plan of Action for Senior Citizens
Strategy namely: (a) older persons and development; in coordination with concerned government
(b) advancing health and well-being into old age; agencies and other stakeholders. Based on this, the
(c) ensuring enabling and supportive environments; NCMB issued Resolution No. 4, series of 2005 which
and (d) implementation and follow-up. In each created the Inter-Agency Committee on Philippine
area, key action points were identified for national Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) to develop
and regional actions which took into consideration the action plan for senior citizens. The PPASC 2006-
the results of the PPAOP 1999-2004 and national 2010 is a document that spells out the strategies,
circumstances. programs, projects and activities contributing to
the attainment of the Millennium Development
Through the Plan, two Executive Orders were Goals (MDGs) and the Medium Term Philippine
issued namely EO 266 entitled “Approving and Development Plan (MTPDP) for the promotion of
Adopting the PPAOP” and EO 105 known as “Group Active Ageing in the Philippines.
Homes for Disadvantaged, Sick, Homeless and Frail
Older Persons.” The Plan also developed programs The present Plan of Action is anchored on several
for older persons (OPs) such as the Neighborhood international, regional and national mandates. It
Support Services for Older Persons (NSSOP), Group derives support from international mandates on
Homes for Older Persons, Consumer Welfare Desk ageing, particularly the Millennium Development
for Older Persons, Balik Literacy, Senior Citizens Day Goals (MDGs), the Madrid International Plan of
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Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
Action on Ageing adopted during the Second in developing a responsive national strategy on
World Assembly on Ageing in Madrid, Spain in preparing the society for the challenges of ageing
April 2002. It became the framework in crafting and ensuring that the goals of active ageing are
the Shanghai Implementation Strategy (SIS) on achieved. Priority shall be given to the needs of the
Ageing subsequently formulated during the Asia- underprivileged and sick or ailing senior citizens.
Pacific Seminar on regional follow-up to the 2nd Attention shall be given to the development of
World Assembly on Ageing in September 2002 in indicators for every major goal for senior citizens in
Shanghai, China. every region, province, municipality and barangay.
There is also the need to empower LGU’s to
The formulation of the PPASC 2006-2010 is translate national goals into a local plan responsive
also principally guided by national policies and to the needs of senior citizens based on the current
legislations acknowledging the role of senior situation and applicable policies.
citizens and promoting their active participation in
development. It will also set out priority areas and II. THE DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
action points that guide efforts towards the goal
of ensuring that societies and individuals age with The Senior Citizens in the Philippines
security and dignity while maintaining their full
It is estimated that the proportion of persons
participation and human rights.
aged 60 years and older in the world will double
The PPASC provides measures whereby our senior between 2000 and 2050, from 10 to 21 per cent (i.e.
citizens are assisted and appreciated by the from 600 million to 2 billion in absolute number)1.
community as a whole. It also develops programs In 2025, it is projected that 15 per cent of the world
beneficial to the senior citizens, their families and population will be aged 60 and over. Among the
the rest of the community that they serve apart world’s population aged 60 years and above, 52 per
from implementing health and rehabilitation cent live in Asia and the Pacific in 2002, and this is
programs in every political unit of society. projected to increase to 59 percent in 20252. Asia
and the Pacific is the most rapidly ageing region of
The Plan is the product of a series of multi-stakeholders the world. As the region urbanizes, the availability
consultations and recommendations from the of traditional family support is likely to diminish.
senior citizens sector. It will therefore serve as the
strategic framework of all concerned Government In the Philippines, the elderly population has been
Agencies, Non-Governmental Organization and steadily increasing in both size and proportion.
People’s Organization in developing their plan of The 2000 Census of Population and Housing (CPH)
action to address the current challenges brought enumerated about 4.6 million persons aged 60 years
about by the trend of population ageing and its and over (2.1 million males and 2.5 million females).
enormous implications, not only to individuals, but This number represents 6 percent of 76.5 million
also in every aspect of community, national and total population in 2000. The 2000 figure is about
international life. 900,000 larger than the 1995 census figure of 3.7
million and 1.4 million larger than the 1990 figure
The formulation of the PPASC 2006-2010 as a (3.2 million). The 1995 proportion is slightly lower,
successor plan to the PPAOP 1999-2004 takes off at 5.4 percent. In 1960, only 4.3 percent of the 27.1
and builds on the gains and lessons learned from the million Filipinos were in ages 60 years and over.
previous Plan and from the main recommendation In 1970 figure, the elderly comprised 4.5 percent
of the PPAOP 1999-2004 evaluation workshop (1.6 million) of the total population.
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1 UNESCAP statistics on older persons in the world
2 UN Programme on Ageing
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Of the 4.6 million senior citizens, about 54.11 percent (2.5 million) were females while the rest were males.
This translated to a sex ratio of 84.8 or 85 males for every 100 female senior citizens, which was lower than
the 1990 and 1995 sex ratios (88.43 and 87.63 percent, respectively).
Male Female
Age Group 80 & Over
75-79
78-74
65-69
60-64
20 16 12 8 4 0 4 8 12 16 20
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As expected, the percentage distribution of senior Among the regions, the median age of senior
citizens tails off as age increases. About 35.77 citizens in Ilocos (Region I) was the highest at 69.15
percent of the said populations were 60 to 64 years. Other regions that surpassed the national
years old and 24.94 percent were 65 to 69 years median age of 67.85 years were Regions II (67.97),
old. Female senior citizens outnumbered males in III (68.05), V (68.06), VI (68.20), VII (68.24), VIII (68.06),
all age groups with the biggest gap in the 80 years and CAR (68.02).
and over age group.
As of 2005, the projected Philippine population of
Senior citizens had a median age of 67.85 years in persons aged 60 years old and above totaled to
the 2000 CPH, same as that of 1990 and 1995. This 5,385,607. It comprises 6.3 percent of the whole
means that half of the senior citizens population projected population (85,236,913) of the country
were below 68 years old. based on the medium assumption of the National
Median Age
69.5
69 u Reg I
u Reg VI
68.5
u Reg VII
u Reg V u CAR
68 u Reg II u Reg III u Reg VIII
u Reg IV u Reg X
u Reg X u CARAGA
67.5
u Reg X u NCR
67
66.5
u ARMM
66
65.5
Statistics Office (NSO). The breakdown of Senior changing lifestyles and advances in medicine and
Citizens statistics based on categorization are as medical technology.
follows:
The age structure of Philippine population (Figure
Young Old (60-69) 3,251,386 3) was a typical broad base at the bottom consisting
Old (70-79) 1,577,383 of large numbers of children and a narrow top made
up of relatively small number of elderly. Young
Oldest Old (80 & above) 556,838
dependents belonging to age group 0 to 14 years
However, the number is growing at a faster rate than comprised 37.01 percent. The old dependents (65
in many other countries and is expected to increase years and over) accounted for 3.83 percent, while
to 10.5 percent of the total population, or exceed 59.16 percent comprised the economically active
11.1 million by 20253. In like manner, the projected population (15 to 64 years).4
average life expectancy for Filipinos is 72.75 years.
The average rate for male is 70.00 years old and The 2000 dependency ratio was 69.04. This meant
75.50 years old for female. This may be caused by that for every 100 persons in the working age group
(15-64 years), they had to support about 63 young
3 Ibid.
4 4 Ibid.
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
80 & Over
75-79
70-74 Male Female
65-69
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10-14
5-9
0-4 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8
Percent to Total Population
married unknown
Three in five senior citizens reached at most
elementary and 15.69 percent at most high school. Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population & Housing
About 4.85 percent were college undergraduates
and only five percent were able to finish a degree.
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5 Ibid.
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Figure 5. Proportion of Senior Citizen by Highest Grade Completed and Sex, Philippines: 2000
Those who had not completed any grade made up of 10.15 percent, of which more than half
(59.48 percent) were females.
50
45 43.01
40.6
40
35
■ Male
30 27.96
28.75 ■ Female
25
20
15
10.91
9.76
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Only 3.62 percent of senior men were degree holders while 5.02 percent of senior women. On the other
hand, the proportion of those who had not completed any grade or reached at most elementary level was
higher for men than for women.
Among senior citizens, 81.01 percent were able to read and write a simple message. Literacy rate for males
(82.23 percent) was higher than that of the females (79.97 percent).6
Table B. Literacy Rate of Senior Citizens by Sex, Age Group and Region, Philippines: 2000
Literacy Rate
Age Group
Both Sexes Male Female
Total 81.01 82.23 79.97
60-64 85.67 86.19 85.18
65-69 82.62 83.79 81.58
70-74 79.17 80.23 78.29
75-79 75.98 77.40 74.90
80 and Over 69.89 71.11 69.09
More than half of the household population 60 years old and over (57.41 percent) were household heads
and nearly one-fourth were spouses of the household heads. Of the total number of households in the
6 Philippines (15.3 million), 17.13 percent (2.6 million households) were headed by senior citizens.
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Headship rate among males and females was highest at ages 60 to 64 years (39.41 percent for male-headed
households and 29.69 percent for females).
Figure 6. Percent Distribution of Household Headed by a Senior Citizen by Age Group and Sex, Philippines: 2000
PERCENT
45
40
35
30 ■ Male
25 ■ Female
15
10
Seven in ten households were headed by male senior citizens. Of the male-headed households, those
with two members (17.57 percent) and three members (17.02 percent) had the highest proportion. For
female-headed households, the highest proportion was for those households with only one member (19.88
percent) and two members (16.57 percent).
Table D. Number of Senior Citizens Living Alone by Five-year Age Group and Sex,
Philippines: 2000
Sex
Age Group
Both Sexes Male Female
Total 245,415 87,020 158,395
60-64 57,042 24,400 32,642
65-69 54,420 19,681 34,739
70-74 52,704 17,376 35,328
75-79 40,304 12,355 27,949
80 and Over 40,945 13,208 27,737
Based on the 2000 Census of Population, a total of senior citizens (54.11 percent). Others suffered from
942,000 (1.23 percent) of the 76 million population difficulty of hearing (9.7 percent), partial blindness
in the Philippines had disabilities. Of this number, (8.43 percent), partial deafness (6.43 percent),
329,000 were senior citizens and they accounted for and total blindness with 4.52 percent. A higher
34.93 percent of the total persons with disabilities percentage of female PWD senior citizens suffered
(PWDs). Moreover, of the total number of senior from low vision (56.48 percent vs. 51.16 percent),
citizens, 7.21 percent had some form of disability. partial blindness (8.60 percent vs. 8.22 percent) and
total blindness (4.81 percent vs. 4.15 percent) while
Senior males with disability constituted 31.31 more male PWDs suffered from difficulty in hearing
percent while senior females constituted 38.52 (10.45 percent vs. 9.10 percent) and partial deafness
percent of the total senior citizens with disability. (7.01 percent vs. 5.96 percent).7
Low vision was the common disability among
Mental Illness
Mental Retardation
Quadriplegic
Loss of Legs
Loss of Arms
Oral Defect
Hard of Hearing
Partial Deafness
Low Vision
Partial Blindness
Total Blindness
8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Common diseases seen in 2005 at the Outpatient workers.10 Of the gainful senior citizens, 40.59
Geriatric Clinic of the Philippine General Hospital were percent were farmers, forestry workers or fishermen
the following: a) hypertension (221); b) degenerative and about ten percent (9.61 percent) were laborers
osteoarthritis (147); c) non-insulin-dependent and unskilled workers. Senior Citizens constituted
diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose tolerance 13.77 percent of the total farmers, forestry workers
(NIDDM/IGT) (92); d) pulmonary tuberculosis or fishermen and 6 percent of the total laborers and
(PTB) (62); e) osteoporosis/osteopenia (52); unskilled workers.
f ) stroke/cardio-vascular disease (44); g) dyslipidemia;
h) spondylolysthesis (27); i) neuropathies (20); and More than half (52.47 percent) of the gainful senior
j) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) citizens worked in own-family operated farm/
(19). Aside from common diseases, geriatric business, one in five (20.62 percent) was self-
syndromes were identified as follows: a) dementia employed without any paid workers, and 11.89
and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (17); b) constipation percent worked for private business/enterprise/
(13); c) hearing impairment (6); d) drug-induced farm; all of them were dominated by males
gastritis (4); e) falls (3); f ) metoprolol-induced (52.34 percent, 73.56 percent, and 77.41 percent,
bradycardia (2); g) malnutrition/hypoalbuminemia respectively).
(2); h) anxiety disorder (1); i) depression (1); and j)
One in three gainful senior citizens (67.50 percent)
chronic pain syndrome.8
worked in the same city/municipality where he
Among senior citizens, 81.01 percent were able to resided, 3.04 percent in other places within the
read and write a simple message. Literacy rate for country, and 0.33 percent worked abroad.
males (82.23 percent) was higher than that of the
The number of households with at least one
females (79.97 percent).9
member aged 60 years and over was 3.3 million
Of the household population 60 years old and (21.84 percent of the total households in the
over, more than half were gainfully employed. country), an increase of 987,699 households from the
They comprised 8.25 percent the female gainful 1990 figure.
Figure 8. Percent Distribution of Household with at Least One Senior Citizen, Philippines: 2000
0.29
1.49
32.49
65.72
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Most of the households with at least one senior Official statistics and demographic factors as well
citizen occupied single-type housing units (91 as related studies and projection indicate that the
percent). Others lived in duplex (3.05 percent) Philippine population is going to be gray in the not
and multi-unit residential buildings (4.37 percent). so near future.
Others (0.3 percent) resided in commercial/
industrial/agricultural, institutional living. Nearly III. LEGAL BASES
two in three households of senior citizens (64.97
A. International Laws on Senior Citizens
percent) owned or amortized the housing units
they occupied, 21.03 percent had a rent-free
1. Vienna International Plan of Action on
arrangement with the consent of owner, 6.96
Ageing (adopted by World Assembly on
percent rented the housing units, and 2.02 percent
Ageing in 1982)
had a rent-free arrangement without the consent
of owner.11 This Plan strengthens the capacities of government
and civil society to deal effectively with the ageing
Nearly two in three households of senior citizens
of populations and to address the developmental
(64.97 percent) owned or amortized the housing
potential and dependency needs of older persons.
units they occupied, 21.03 percent had a rent-free
It promotes regional and international cooperation.
arrangement with the consent of owner, 6.96
It marked for the first time an international
percent rented the housing units, and 2.02 percent
consensus agreement on ageing that was reached
had a rent-free arrangement without the consent
by all governments. It put forth ageing not just as a
of owner.
problem faced by people who are already old, but
as a lifelong process that requires early attention
Based on the 2006 facts and figures of Social Security
and preparation in social, economic, health and
System (SSS), 587,846 members are receiving
other aspects.
retirement pension totaling to Php24,192,030,000.
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3. Madrid International Plan of Action on Year of Older Persons,” the United Nations Principles
Ageing (Adopted by the Second World for Older Persons and other relevant United Nations
Assembly on Ageing in 2002) mandates related to ageing and older persons. It is
also supportive of the relevant goals and targets
This sets out priority areas and action points towards
contained in the Programme of Action adopted
the goal of ensuring that societies and individuals
at the International Conference on Population
live with security and dignity while maintaining
and Development, held in Cairo in 1994, the
their full participation and human rights. It sets
Copenhagen Programme of Action adopted at the
policy direction in three major areas: (a) ageing and
World Summit for Social Development in 1995 and
development; (b) health and well-being into old
of the Agenda for Action on Social Development
age; and (c) enabling and supportive environments
in the ESCAP Region as revised by the Fifth Asian
for ageing. The plan aims to allow policy makers
and Pacific Ministerial Conference on Social
to focus on the key issues of ageing. It calls for
Development in 1997.
changes in attitudes, policies and practices, in order
to include ageing in global development agendas, B. Enabling Philippine Laws on Senior
to see development as a right of the elderly and to Citizens
see an end to age discrimination.
Senior citizens in the Philippines have traditionally
4. Shanghai Implementation Strategy received due care and concern from the family
(Adopted by the Asia-Pacific Seminar on and the state. To stress this national attitude
Regional Follow-up to the Second World towards senior citizens, Article XV, Section IV, of
Assembly on Ageing in 2002) the Philippine Constitution states that, “It is the
duty of the family to take care of its older person
This strategy provides guidelines on the
members while the State may design program
implementation of commitments on ageing made
of social security for them.” Moreover, Article XIII,
under the Madrid International Plan of Action on
Section II, provides that “The State shall adopt
Ageing 2002 and the Macau Plan of Action on
an integrated and comprehensive approach to
Ageing for Asia and Pacific 1999. The recommended
health development which shall endeavor to make
major areas for action are: (a) older persons and
essential goods, health and other social services
development; (b) advancing health and well-being
available to all people at affordable cost.”
into old age; (c) ensuring enabling and supportive
environments; and (d) implementation and follow- 1. The 1987 Philippine Constitution
up. In each area, key action points are identified
for national and regional action which takes into • Article II, Section IX (Declaration of
Principles and State Policies)
consideration the results of the 2002 survey on
ageing and national circumstances.
Provides that “The State shall promote a just
and dynamic social order that will ensure the
5. Other International Mandates
prosperity and independence of the nation
In addition, the present Plan of Action also draws and free the people from poverty through
on the Proclamation on Ageing as annexed to policies that provide adequate social services,
General Assembly Resolution 47/5 of 16 October promote full development, a rising standard
1992 declaring the year 1999 as the “International of living and an improved quality of life.”
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• Article XIII, Section II (Health) citizens and to actively seek their partnership.
Also, it provides a comprehensive health care
Provides that “The State shall adopt an and rehabilitation system for disabled senior
integrated and comprehensive approach to citizens to foster their capacity to attain a
health development which shall endeavor to more meaningful and productive ageing.
make essential goods, health and other social
services available to all people at affordable • Republic Act No. 8425 (Enacted on Decem-
ber 10, 1997)
cost. There shall be priority for the needs of
the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled,
“An Act Institutionalizing the Social Reform and
women and children.”
Poverty Alleviation Program, Crafting for the
• Article XV, Section IV (The Family) Purpose the National Anti-Poverty Commission,
Defining Its Powers and Functions, and for Other
States that “It is the duty of the family to take Purposes”
care of its older person members while the
State may design program of social security The law institutionalizes and enhances the
for them.” Social Reform Agenda which embodies
the results of consultations and summits
2. Laws and Legislations for the Welfare of on poverty alleviation. For this purpose the
Senior Citizens National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
was created. It adopted an area-based,
• Republic Act No. 9257 (Enacted on February
26, 2004) sectoral and focused intervention to poverty
alleviation wherein every poor Filipino family
“An Act Granting Additional Benefits and shall be empowered to meet its minimum
Privileges to Senior Citizens, Amending for the basic needs of health, food and nutrition,
Purpose Republic Act 7432, otherwise known water and environmental sanitation, income
as “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of security, shelter and decent housing,
Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant peace and order, education and functional
Benefits and Special Privileges and for Other literacy, participation in governance, and
Purposes.” family care and psycho-social integrity.
Social reform shall address the fight against
This law was enacted to give full support to poverty through a multi-dimensional and
the improvement of the total well-being of the cross-sectoral approach which recognizes
elderly and their full participation in society and respects the core values, cultural
considering the senior citizens are integral integrity, and spiritual diversity of target
part of the Philippine society. It expanded sectors and communities. The Senior Citizens,
the coverage of the benefits and due as one of the basic sectors, is represented in
privileges to the senior citizens to include all the NAPC.
business establishments. It made mandatory
the provision of 20 percent discount in all • Republic Act No. 7876
(Enacted on July 25, 1994)
establishments, as well as installed due
processes in the organization of the OSCA and
“An Act Establishing a Senior Citizens Center in
selection of the OSCA Head. It also recognizes
All Cities and Municipalities of the Philippines,
the important role of the private sector in
and Appropriating Funds Therefore.”
the improvement of the welfare of senior
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The law was enacted in response to the installed in the organization of the Office of
declared policy of the State to provide Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA) in the Office of
adequate social services and an improved the Mayor headed by a Councilor who shall
quality of life for all. It also mandated the be designated by the Sangguniang Bayan
establishment of a senior citizens center and assisted by the Community Development
in all cities and municipalities under the Officer in coordination with the DSWD.
direct supervision of the Department of
• Republic Act No. 344 or the Accessibility Law
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
of 1982 (Enacted on February 25, 1983)
in coordination with the local government
units (LGUs) to respond to older persons’ It enhances the mobility of disabled persons
socialization and interaction needs as well by requiring certain buildings, institutions,
as to serve as venue for the conduct of other establishments and other public utilities to install
meaningful activities. The law further states facilities and other devices. This Act provides
that DSWD in coordination with the LGUs, for the minimum requirements and standards
the DOH and other government agencies, the to make buildings, facilities and utilities for
Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of public use accessible to disabled persons
the Philippines (FSCAP) and other NGOs shall including older persons who are confined to
provide the necessary services to include wheelchairs and those who have difficulty in
but not limited to the following: social and walking or climbing stairs, among others. Rule
recreational services, health and personal care II, Section 1.3 states that the built environment
services, spiritual services, livelihood services and transportation shall be designed so that it
and volunteer resource services. shall be accessible and shall ensure safety to
disabled people, including older persons.
• Republic Act No. 7432
(Enacted on July 22, 1991)
3. The General Appropriations Act FY 2006
“An Act to Maximize Contribution of Senior (RA 9336) under Section 32
Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and
One Percent Allocation of Agency Budget to
Special Privileges and for Other Purposes.”
Programs and Services for Older Persons and
The law recognizes the contributions of Persons with Disabilities. This policy mandated
older persons in nation building as active all government agencies and instrumentalities
participants. It mobilizes their families and to allocate one percent of their total agency
communities they live with to reaffirm valued budget to programs and projects for older
Filipino tradition of caring for the older persons. persons and persons with disabilities.
It also made mandatory the granting of the
National Budget Memorandum No. 98 also
20 percent discount from all establishments
known as the Policy Guidelines and Procedures
relative to utilization of transportation services,
in the Preparation of FY 2006 Budget Proposal,
hotels and similar lodging establishments,
encouraging agencies to include programs and
restaurants and recreation centers and
activities to address the concerns of senior citizens
purchase of medicine anywhere in the country.
and disabled persons.
It also exempted the senior citizens from the
payment of individual income taxes. It also
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• Department of the Interior and Local of Action for Older Persons in line with the
Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular Macau and Madrid Declarations.
No. 2005-63: “Office for Senior Citizens Affairs”
signed 28 June 2005. 1.3 Developed the Advocacy and Education
Campaign materials for RAs 7432 and 7876
• PhilHealth Circular No. 2, Series of 2005: through an intensive tri-media campaign.
PhilHealth Guidelines for Members and
Dependents to Implement the Relevant 1.4 Enacted the Presidential Proclamation No.
Provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) 9257, 470 or the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration
otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior which is a nationwide special event every first
Citizens Act of 2003.” week of October that has been instrumental
in promoting the rights and welfare for older
• Department of Agriculture (DA) persons.
Administrative Order No. 37, Series of 2005:
Implementing Rules and Regulations on the 1.5 Established the Senior Citizens Volunteer
Grant of Special Discounts to Senior Citizens Resource Project (SCVRP) which contributed
on the Purchase of Basic Necessities or Prime to strengthening the information campaign
Agricultural Commodities pursuant to Section 2 on the public awareness on the magnitude
of RA 9257, otherwise known as the “Expanded of volunteerism areas by training and
Senior Citizens Act of 2003”. mobilizing older persons as volunteers to
assist in the implementation of various
• Department of the Interior and Local social welfare and development programs of
Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular DSWD, FSCAO and LGUs.
No. 2006-21: Dissemination of the Approved
Survey Form for the Profiling of Senior Citizens 1.6 Yearly conduct of the National Search for the
to Monitor the Implementation of R.A. 9257 Most Outstanding Older Persons or “Ulirang
otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Nakatatanda Award”.
Citizens Act of 2003.”
1.7 Implementation of the Inter-generational
IV. PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION FOR Program, a social technology that brings
OLDER PERSONS (PPAOP) together different generations in new and
1994–2004 MILESTONES ongoing mutually beneficial structured
activities to meet the needs of individuals
1. Older Persons and the Family and families throughout their life cycle.
1.1 Issuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 1.8 Institutionalized the annual celebration of
1048 “Declaring a Nationwide Observance the Elderly Filipino Week.
in the Philippines of the International Year
of Older Persons in 1999” in accordance with 1.9 Conduct of tri-media campaign during Elderly
the Macao Plan of Action for Ageing where Filipino Week to strengthen information
the Philippines is one of the signatories. campaign on the new policy.
1.2 Creation of the National Inter-Agency 1.10 Continuing legislative advocacy and
Committee on PPAOP and 16 Regional coordination with the OSCA.
Inter-Agency Committees to oversee,
coordinate, monitor and evaluate the Plan 1.11 Conducted an evaluative research to assess 15
the status of implementation and compliance
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
4.6 Operation and maintenance of government- 6. Social Services and the Community
owned centers and institutions (e.g. Golden
Acres, Home for the Elderly and Home for 6.1 Pilot implementation of the Neighborhood
the Aged). Support Services for Older Persons in
three (3) regions covering 17 cities and
4.7 Operation of 331 senior citizens centers municipalities. The project seeks to test
nationwide. strategies in helping frail/sickly older persons
by involving the older persons’ families,
4.8 Construction or renovation of transport
community volunteers/caregivers and the
facilities in compliance with the Accessibility
local government units. Its components
Law such as designating seats for older
include community volunteer development,
persons at public transport, having suitable
physical fitness program for older persons,
restrooms, installing ramps in terminals and
and home care.
bus stations, etc.
6.2 Approval of DSWD and Department of Budget
5. Income Security, Maintenance and
and Management (DBM) of the Joint Circular
Employment
No. 2003-01 or the Implementing Guidelines
5.1 Implemented the 10% across the board for Section 29 of the General Appropriations
increase on the Social Security Services (SSS) Act for FY 2003 entitled, “Setting Aside One
retirement benefits. Percent of the Government Agency Budget
for Programs/Projects Related to Senior
5.2 GSIS issued new guidelines for pensioners to Citizens and the Disabled.”
avail of 6-month pension loan not exceeding
Php100,000 payable in 24 months. 6.3 Conduct of Pensioners’ Day twice a month
in all branches of government and private
5.3 SSS conducted assessment on the pilot insurance organizations initiated by SSS
implementation of providing social protection and GSIS (includes free medical check-up,
to workers in the informal sector. establishment of express lanes and privileges
for the elderly.
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counseling as part of social preparation for 6.4 Supported the pro-poor agenda through
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6.9 Implementation of Group Home Program. 8.4 Distributed the consumer information
materials, brochures on consumer rights and
6.10 Issuance of 4,273,678 senior citizens responsibilities.
identification cards thru the different OSCAs
nationwide. The card is a major requirement V. EMERGING CHALLENGES
in availing discounted medicines and other
The Philippine government has been successful in
privileges of older persons.
initiating and facilitating efforts for the promotion
6.11 Senior citizens availed themselves of the of welfare of senior citizens based on the above
one-day free Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and accomplishments. This is evident in the existence of
Land Rail Transit (LRT) ride relative to the strong and active organizations such as the FSCAP
Elderly Filipino Week celebration. and the establishment of OSCA around the country.
Having an Inter-Agency Committee has also been an
7. Continuing Education/Learning Among effective mechanism since it provides opportunity
the Older Persons for the senior citizens and the government to
interact on a quarterly basis to discuss and develop
7.1 The Basic Literacy program for the senior necessary interventions and actions to emerging
citizens especially in far-flung areas was issues and concerns of the sector in the national
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Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
Some major concerns of this sector are the rising for the individual;
number of senior citizens who are victims of
violence and abandonment of senior citizens due to 5. Development and improvement of service
in-and-out-migration of younger family members. infrastructure and management of centers
Another concern that needs to be addressed is and institutions in an environment based on
the non-compliance of some residential buildings both traditional and modern institutions that
and establishments in terms of making their will enable to meet present and future needs
facilities accessible to senior citizens. Lastly, also of an ageing citizenry; and
a pressing challenge at present is the difficulty of
6. Delivery of social and human services needed
disaggregating statistics and developing database
by the growing number of Senior Citizens in
for senior citizens due to limited funds but the
the country.
government remains focused on its commitment
in the Madrid Declaration.
The rise of the aging population translates into
increase in the demand for health services by the
The current government policies and structure for senior
elderly. A study done by Racelis et al (2003) on the
citizens in the Philippines have been in place which
share of health expenditure of Filipino elderly on the
has created the necessary policy environment that
National Health Account, the elderly are “relatively
would promote social protection for the sector.
heavy consumers of personal health care (22%)
It is generally acknowledged that ageing is a and relatively light consumers of public health care
positive outcome of the combined social, economic (5%)”. From out-of-pocket costs, the aged are heavy
and health advances. The challenge faced by the users of care provided by hospitals, non-hospital
Government is to develop appropriate policies health facilities and traditional care facilities.12
and practical measures to concretize this positive
According to the study “Living Arrangements of
concept. While acknowledging that its main task
the Elderly in the Philippines”, more than one-third
is to promote national economic development,
(36 percent) of the elderly persons in 2000 were
particularly, poverty alleviation, the Government
between 60 to 64 years while one in every four
has recognized the need to take urgent action on
(25 percent) were aged 65 to 69 years. Those aged
challenges relating to ageing. Among others, it has
80 years and older constituted 11 percent. There
recognized the following six (6) major challenges:
were more women than men aged 80 years and
1. Full implementation of RA 9257 “Expanded older. Because women outlive men, in 2000 there
Senior Citizens Act of 2003” and other policies were only 31 widowed elderly men for every 100
on the elderly and the need to refocus widowed elderly women; in terms of marital status
programs to empower communities, instead distribution, about two out of five elderly women
of individuals; were widowed compared to only 16 percent of
elderly men. The largest proportions of elderly men,
2. Limited and inadequate data on Senior Citizens about four out of five, were married compared to
with particular emphasis on geographical and one in two elderly women. Eighty-seven percent
sex-disaggregated data collection in every of elderly men were heads of their households
LGU, including researches; while one-third of elderly women were household
heads. A larger percentage of women compared
3. Understanding the issues and implications that to elderly men were parents or relatives of heads
an ageing population brings to the society; of households they live with, again, reflecting the
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4. Preparation of the populace for an ageing
process that is both satisfying and productive
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higher survivorship of women than men. implemented with or through Local Government
Units, Non-Government Organizations, People’s
In the same study, results showed that eight out Organizations, National Government Agencies and
of 10 elderly men and women were literate.13 Data other members of civil society.”
on highest grade completed shows that one out of
10 had no grade completed, more than half had, GOALS
at most, elementary education. Ten percent of
the elderly had reached college or higher level of Consistent with the goals laid down in the
education. While almost nine out of 10 elderly men Madrid International Plan of Action of Ageing
were heads of their households, only 62.6 percent 2002 and the Macau Plan of Action on Ageing in
had gainful occupation, 22.1 percent were without 1999 which was further defined in the Shanghai
gainful occupation and may be receiving retirement Implementation Strategy, the Plan maintains the
pensions or getting support from their children eight (8) major goals it has initially laid down.
or relatives. By comparison, only 19.2 percent of These are:
elderly women had gainful occupation. Two out of
1. Recognizing the central role that the Filipino
five elderly persons belonged to poor households.
family plays in the care and nurture of its
In formulating the present Plan of Action, the senior citizens, this Plan of Action aims to
government recognizes that the overall social develop a holistic and multi-generational care
and economic development of the nation, program for senior citizens within the Filipino
including the provision of basic social services for family network.
all the population, remains the priority national
2. Cognizant of the valuable wealth of knowledge,
task. Hunger, poverty, ill health, social exclusion,
skills and experience of Senior Citizens,
unemployment, and limited access to education
this Plan aims to ensure given priority to
and basic amenities are critical national areas of
community–based approaches which are
concern requiring corrective action since this sector
gender-responsive, with effective leadership
competes for scarce resources. The government
and meaningful participation of senior
acknowledges the need to view issues relating
citizens in decision–making processes, both
to ageing and senior citizens within this broader
in the context of family and community.
developmental context of priorities, needs and
resource allocation.
3. Recognizing that health is a right of every
person and that senior citizens are a special
VI. VISION, MISSION, GOALS &
segment of Philippine society with myriad of
STRATEGIES
health needs, this Plan of Action aims to ensure
VISION active ageing for senior citizens in a society
where preventive and promotive aspects of
“A society for all ages where the senior citizens health are granted in communities and where
are empowered to achieve active ageing.” health services are accessible, affordable and
available at all times.
MISSION
4. Fully aware that senior citizens need security
“Promotion of active ageing, through social in shelter and freedom in mobility, this
protection and support for the rights and welfare Plan of Action aims to enhance existing
of senior citizens and their empowerment by comprehensive programs and policies on
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• Increase the numbers of pensioners by year Senior citizens are entitled to be treated with
2010 by 10% of the total population of Senior care for their self-fulfillment, dignity and
Citizens from 1.2 to 1.32 million pensioners. independence. A major challenge is to undo
or alter the often negative stereotypes of
• Establish Pre-Retirement Orientation program senior citizens among the general population.
in every Government and Private Agencies Despite the fact that strategies which
(to include orientation for younger people to promote positive images of ageing have been
help them prepare for old age). developed to varying degrees and levels, the
stereotyping of senior citizens as dependent,
frail, troublesome, unable to contribute and
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lacking in creativity still prevails, especially B. Advancing Health and Well being
when the mass media portray them as such. into Old Age
• Ensure that all Caregiver Training School will and the quality of services for the senior
require their students to provide community citizens are also important factors.
training and caregiving to frail senior citizens
in the community as part of their curriculum. Indicative Actions
1. Senior citizens and the family Another growing concern of senior citizens is
their living in an environment that is planned
The ability of families to care for their older largely for young people. Mobility and
members is under pressure as a result of access to different spaces are restricted due
urban and labor migration, unemployment to unfriendly designs. It is then imperative
and economic restructuring with resulting to improve the built environment and
internal family pressures. The traditional transportation to make it more elderly-
source of support and care for senior citizens, friendly.
which is the family, should be strengthened
and other alternative community based Indicative Actions
approaches should likewise be explored.
• Enhance standards to ensure quality care in
Indicative Actions formal care settings as well as standards for
licensing and accreditation of existing health
• Ensure support to Accredited Residential/ care providers and facilities.
Group Homes/Senior Citizens Center to be
provided with 50% discount for utilities and 4. Care and support for caregiver
technical assistance.
Low prioritization is attached to supporting
2. Social service and community support caregivers through training, information,
psychological, economic, social and legislative
One of the important emerging concerns mechanisms which will lead to a lack of
on population ageing is caring for the senior services for caregivers, elderly women and
citizens in terms of both home-care services female spouses.
and community support. Meeting those
demands require more effective coordination Indicative Actions
and cooperation among agencies (both GAs
• Institutionalize a school (learning centers) or
and NGOs) providing such services. Also,
training program for the Senior Citizens for
correct assessment of needs, matching of
their continuing education.
appropriate services, monitoring of standards
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E. TARGETS
A. Senior Citizens and Development
A.1 Ensure organization and 100% of LGUs by 2006 have DSWD, LGUs (DILG – lead
functionality of OSCAs in organized functional OSCAs agency)
100% of LGUs (municipalities
and cities)
A.3 Provide enabling support for Two legislations/policy (PMS, DSWD, House
the passage of new Senior amendments on population ageing Committee on Social
Citizens legislative agenda or (e.g., increase in the coverage of Service, Academe, SSS,
Executive Orders by 2010 to pensioners to include low income GSIS, NGOs, POs, PCSO,
address population ageing in groups and are not members by COSE (DOF – lead agency)
relevant policy planning areas. either SSS or GSIS
A.4 Increase the number of 1.32 million pensioners by 2010 GSIS & SSS – lead
pensioners by year 2010 by agencies
10% of the total population
of Senior Citizens from 1.2 to
1.32 million pensioners
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A.5 Establish and operationalize a At least 30% of FSCAP organizations PNVSCA (FSCAP – lead
Volunteer Program for Senior mobilized in all regions to provide organization)
Citizens concerns volunteer services
A.6 Establish Pre-Retirement Quarterly orientations conducted FSCAP, ARPES, COSE (GSIS,
Orientation Program in SSS, CSC, SCSC – lead
every government and No. of Senior Citizens serving as agencies)
private Agencies ( to include resource persons to these pre-
orientation for younger retirement orientations
people to help them prepare
for old age)
A.7 Develop appropriate Anti- Anti-poverty program for Senior DSWD, NGOs, POs (NAPC
Poverty Program for Senior Citizens or Basic Sector Agenda lead agency)
Citizens or include them as of Senior Citizens Sector fully
a focused target group in responded to or acted upon
poverty alleviation programs
A.8 Provide accessible micro-credit Number of microfinance programs DOLE, DSWD, PCFC, Land
/finance to Senior Citizens that are Senior Citizens-friendly bank, DBP, Quedancor,
CDA, NAPC (DOF–lead
agency)
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A.11 Develop program for retiring Generate income benefits to the OWWA, POEA, PRAMA
Overseas Workers who are retirees (DOLE)
Senior Citizens.
A.12 Ensure gender equality 100% compliance in all government DSWD, LGUs, CSC,
programs for women Senior agencies POPCOM (NCRFW –
Citizens in all government lead agency)
offices.
A.13 Enhance support for family Nationwide implementation of the All sectors (lead
and caregivers to promote neighborhood support services for agencies are DSWD,
quality home care for the Senior Citizens TESDA, PIA)
Senior Citizens.
B.1 Conduct fora, workshop, A minimum of three (3) workshops All sectors (lead agencies are
seminar and short talk and research fora on ageing in a year DOH, PRAMA, Aging Pinoy)
on active ageing which is
the process of optimizing
opportunities for health,
income, participation
and security in order to
enhance the quality of life
as people age.
B.2 Establish Geriatrics ward 50 % of all government hospitals, LGUs (DOH – lead agency)
in every government and 25% private hospitals by 2010
private hospital.
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B.4 Ensure that all Caregiver Issuance of memorandum circular NGOs (TESDA – lead agency)
Training Schools will or guidelines from TESDA for the
require their students development and use of a standard
to provide community curriculum for training to ensure
training and caregiving to uniformity of key principles and
frail Senior Citizens in the messages.
community.
C.3 Institutionalize a school At least two learning/training DepEd, TESDA, CHED – lead
(learning center) or programs conducted per year agencies
training program for
the elderly for their
continuing education.
C.4 Ensure support to 100% compliance of utility service DOE, LGUS (DSWD – lead
Accredited Residential/ providers to provide 50% discount agency)
Group Homes/Senior
Citizens Center to be
provided with 50%
discount for utilities and
technical assistance.
D.2 Organize a functional 100% at all levels by 2006 DSWD – lead agency
Coordinating and
Monitoring Board
Committee at national
and at the regional levels
D.3 Develop a Philippine 100% of the regions, provinces and POs, NGOs ( LGUs – lead
Plan of Action for Senior municipalities have local PPASCs by organization)
Citizens at the regional, 2010
provincial and city/
municipal levels based
on the National PPASC
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D.6 Develop and implement 1 monitoring and evaluation tool DSWD, NCMB, IAC members
a common tool or by 2006 lead
system for monitoring
and evaluation of the
Philippine Plan of Action
for Senior Citizens
(PPASC).
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c. Develop and institute effective and innovative d. Submit report on the status, issues and
approaches and methods with which to concerns on the implementation of the Plan
address emerging concerns of the Senior to the National Coordinating and Monitoring
Citizens; Board, thru the DSWD Central Office; and
d. Coordinate the programs and projects of e. Call on any department, bureau, office,
the concerned agencies to immediately and agency or instrumentality of the national
effectively address the issues and concerns of agencies, LGUs, to assist and ensure the full
the Senior Citizens; implementation of the programs and activities
contained in the Plan.
e. Coordinate the conduct of nationwide
information, education campaign and other B. Cooperating Agencies
advocacy activities on RA 9257; Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Local Government Unit
f. Monitor the conduct of orientation, training
and other capability building programs to It shall establish in all cities and municipalities an
maximize the contributions and participation OSCA to be headed by a senior citizen who shall
of Senior Citizens; be appointed by the mayor for a term of three (3)
years without reappointment from a list of three
g. Coordinate the conduct and evaluation of the nominees of the sangguniang panlungsod or the
plan of action, research and documentation of sangguniang bayan. The Office of the Mayor shall
good practices and disparities for policy and exercise supervision over the OSCA relative to their
program development; plans, activities and programs for senior citizens. The
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OSCA shall work together and establish linkages Local Government Units (Municipal/City)
with accredited NGOs, POs, and the barangays in
their respective areas. It shall be the responsibility of the municipality/city
through the Mayor to require all establishments
a. To plan, implement and monitor yearly work covered by the RA 9257 to prominently display
programs in pursuance of the objectives of posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate
RA 9257; public awareness of the rights and privileges of
senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of
b. To draw up a list of available and required the RA 9257 are implemented to its fullest.
services which can be provided by Senior
Citizens; Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
c. To maintain and regularly update on a quarterly In coordination with other government agencies,
basis the list of Senior Citizens and to issue such as, but not limited to, the Technology and
nationally uniform individual identification Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC) and the
cards and purchase booklet, free of charge, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall assess,
which shall be valid anywhere in the country; design and implement training programs that will
provide skills and welfare or livelihood support for
d. To serve as a general information and liaison Senior Citizens.
center to respond to the needs of Senior
Department of Education (DepEd)
Citizens;
i. To establish linkages and work together with d. Conduct continuing research and development
accredited NGOs, POs, and barangays in their program for the necessary and relevant
respective areas. education of the senior citizen.
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Civil Society Partners (NGOs, Academe, Busi- For the First Semester – July 20
ness, POs, Faith-Based Organizations) Second Semester – January 20
For CY accomplishment (national) – January 20
In coordination with government agencies it should
assist in the development and implementation Note: In the preparation of semestral accomplishments,
of program and services for the senior citizens it is important to ensure that the semestral plans
included in the monitoring and evaluation of the reflected in Annex D should sum up to the annual plan
Plan. Undertake researches which impact on policy reflected in Annex C.
and planning areas for senior citizens.
C. Evaluation Report
D. Monitoring Visits
Likewise, a separate DSWD plan using the same
prescribed planning form indicating the Major Final
Annual field visits to selected sample areas in
Outputs (MFOs) shall be prepared to determine the
regions shall be conducted by a monitoring team
commitments of the Department.
composed of representatives of the RIACPPASC and
when necessary from the National Inter-Agency
A yearly updating/enhancement of the plans
committee on Senior Citizens.
may be done as necessary, based on national
pronouncements /declarations or emerging trends
E. Annual Review
at the local level. Updated/revised plan will be
submitted on every 2nd week of February of the Annual review of the Plan should be conducted at the
planning year. regional level, to be followed by a national review of
the Plan. The review shall be participated by the inter-
Each agency shall take into consideration the
agency committee. The result can be used as basis
mandatory 1% of agency budget allotted for Older
for re-planning/re-targeting to ensure that emerging
Persons/Persons with Disabilities.
concerns of senior citizens are taken cared of.
B. Accomplishment Report
F. Mid-Term Review
Monitoring of the Regional Plan of Action for
A mid-term review shall be conducted in the middle
Senior Citizens and DSWD plan shall be done every
of the five-year plan duration to review and assess
semester while the national agency plans shall be
the status of the implementation of the Plan. The
on annual basis, using the prescribed form Annex D
result of the assessment and evaluation is helpful
– Monitoring Matrix Report and shall be submitted
in the identification of new programs, projects and
to DSWD-PDPB on the following dates:
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sectors/institutions. Through the program and issues facing governments and the public at large.
projects of the Plan, the senior citizens will achieve Yet the acceptance of respectable success in our
greater access to various services contributing to country in dealing with ageing should not dull
their development. those concerned into complacency. The success
of the Plan unequivocally lies in the protection
It is hoped that the Plan will help the senior of the rights of senior citizens as well as in the
citizens, the government agencies, NGOs as well recognition of their role, by the society as a whole,
as members of civil society and other entities to as contributors rather than as mere beneficiaries of
successfully attain their respective targets, set in the development process.
accordance with the Shanghai Implementation
Strategy on Ageing. Moreover, the Plan addresses the need to institute
appropriate policies, strategies, mechanisms and
At no other time than today are the special needs programs/projects to ensure that senior citizens
of senior citizens as well as the necessity for life rights are upheld, their needs and concerns are
long preparations for old age are being addressed addressed, and their roles as active participants in
and realized. They are now acknowledged as critical nation building are fully recognized.
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XI. ANNEXES
ANNEX A
Republic of the Philippines
NEDA SA PASIG, 12 Saint Josemaria Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 P.O. Box 419 Greenhills
Tels. 631-0915 to 64 http: www.neda.gov.ph
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, CY 2006-2010
WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution (Article II, Section 9) states that; “The State shall promote a just and
dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people
from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full development, a rising
standard of living and an improved quality of life”. It is also stated in Article XIII that “The State shall adopt
an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential
goods, health and other social services available to all people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for
the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. Also, Article XV, Section 4
stated that “It is the duty of the family to take care of its older person members while the State may design
program of social security for them”;
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9257 known as “The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003” whichcreated the
National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) is tasked among others, to formulate a National Plan
of Action for Senior Citizens in coordination with concerned government agencies and other stakeholders:
WHEREAS, NCMB Resolution No. 4 series of 2005 created the Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) for the Philippine
Plan of Action for Senior Citizens 2005-2010, which shall be responsible for the preparation, monitoring as
well as evaluation of the Plan;
WHEREAS, the same IAC subsequently endorsed the Plan of Action to NCMB for their approval;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC), 2006-2010 takes off and builds on the
gains and lessons learned from the previous Plan and from the main recommendations of the PPAOP 1999-
2004 evaluation workshop in developing a responsive national strategy on how to prepare the society from
the challenges of ageing and ensuring that the goals of active ageing are achieved;
WHEREAS, the Plan is anchored on several international, regional and national mandates recognizing the
role of senior citizens and promoting their active participation in development.
WHEREAS, the Plan spells out the strategies, programs, projects and activities contributing to the attainment
of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)
38 for the promotion of Active Ageing in Philippines;
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2006-2010)
WHEREAS, this Plan of Action is the product of several consultations and active participation of the different
government agencies, business sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), people’s organization (POs)
and senior citizens themselves;
WHEREAS, the Plan addresses the three (3) major areas of concerns related to population ageing in the
Philippines, namely. a) Senior Citizens and Development; b) Advancing Health and Well Being into Old Age;
c) Ensuring Enabling and Supportive Environments;
WHEREAS, the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) endorsed the Philippine Plan of Action
for Senior Citizens 2006-2010 for approval upon issuance of NCMB Resolution No 18;
ARTURO D. BRION
Secretary
Department of Labor and Employment
Chairperson, Social Development Committee-Cabinet Level
ROMULO L. NERI
Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning
Co-Chair, Social Development Committee-Cabinet Level
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ANNEX B
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 266, series of 2000 known as “Approving and Adopting the Philippine Plan
of Action for Older Persons (PPAOP) 1999-2004” signed by President Joseph E. Estrada on July 17, 2000,
which also created the Inter-Agency Committee on Older Persons that shall be responsible for preparing
and regularly updating the Plan for Older Persons, as well as monitoring and evaluation of Plan;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons 1999-2004 was concluded and there is the
necessity to formulate a Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens for 2005-2010;
WHEREAS, the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) is tasked among others, to formulate a
National Plan of Action for Senior Citizens in coordination with concerned government agencies and other
stakeholders;
WHEREAS, NCMB Resolution No. 4, series of 2005 which created the Inter-Agency Committee for the
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens, which shall be responsible for the preparation of, monitoring
as well as evaluation of the Plan composed of the members of the previous Inter-Agency Committee on
Older Persons 1999-2004;
WHEREAS, that for purposes of synchronizing all efforts towards the preparation and implementation of a
Plan of Action for Senior Citizens for 2005-2010 was formulated;
WHEREAS, this Guidelines is the product of several consultations and active participation of the different
government agencies, business sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), people’s organizations (POs)
and the senior citizens themselves;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, THE BOARD ADOPTS, the “Guidelines
in the Formulation and Implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens, 2005-2010” for
implementation.
DONE this 26th of September in the year of the Lord, Two Thousand and Five, in DSWD Bldg., Batasan
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ANNEX C
WHEREAS, the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) is tasked among others, to formulate a
National Plan of Action for Senior Citizens in coordination with concerned government agencies and other
stakeholders;
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2000, Executive Order No. 266 was issued “Approving and Adopting the Philippine
Plan of Action for Older Persons (PPAOP), 1999-2004”, which also created the Inter-Agency Committee on
Older Persons that shall be responsible for preparing and regularly updating the Plan for Older Persons, as
well as monitor and evaluate the Plan;
WHEREAS, the previous Inter-Agency Committee for the Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons 1999-
2004 composed of the various sectors representing the government, non-government organizations,
private sector and academe, remains committed and active in pursuing the implementation of various
programs and activities for older persons;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons 1999-2004 was concluded and there is the
necessity to formulate a Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens for 2005-2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that for purposes of synchronizing all
efforts towards the preparation of a Plan of Action for Older Persons 2005-2010, the NCMB creates the Inter-
Agency Committee for the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC), which shall be responsible
for the preparation of, monitoring as well as evaluation of the Plan composed by members of the previous
Inter-Agency Committee on Older Persons 1999-2004.
DONE this 6th day of April, in the year of the Lord, Two Thousand and Five, in DSWD Bldg., Batasan
Complex, Constitution Hills, Quezon City.
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ANNEX D
VISION:
“A society for all ages where the senior citizens are empowered to achieve active ageing.”
MISSION:
“To promote active ageing, provide social protection and promote the rights and welfare of senior citizens
and their empowerment through development of policies, programs, projects and services implemented
with or through Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, People’s Organizations,
National Government Agencies and other members of civil society.”
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS STRATEGIES EXPECTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ACTIVITIES (PAPs) SCHEDULE
I. To develop a holistic and Senior Citizens Promote/institutionalize No. of intergenerational 2006-2010 DSWD - (Lead agency)
multi-generational care and development intergenerational learning trainings/activities LGUs, PRAMA, POPCOM
program for Senior Citizens projects. conducted.
within the Filipino family
network.
II. To ensure the priority Senior Citizens and Ensure organization and 100% of LGUs have 2006 DILG - (Lead agency)
of community-based development functionality of OSCA in 100% of organized and functional DSWD, LGus
approaches which are LGUs (municipalities and cities). OSCA.
gender-responsive, with
effective leadership and Establish and operationalize a At least 30% of FSCAP 2006-2010 PNVSCA (FSCAP-lead
Senior Citizens and
meaningful participation Volunteer Program for Senior organizations mobilized organization)
development
of senior citizens in Citizens concerns. in all regions to provide
decision-making volunteer services.
processes, both in the
Anti-poverty program for 2006-2010 NAPC - (Lead agency)
contexts of family and Develop appropriate Anti-
Senior Citizens and senior citizens or basic DSWD, NGOs, POs
community Poverty Program for Senior
development sector agenda of the senior
Citizens or include them as a
focused target group in poverty citizens sector fully
alleviation programs. responded to or acted
upon
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PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS STRATEGIES EXPECTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ACTIVITIES (PAPs) SCHEDULE
III. To ensure active ageing Senior Citizens and Enhance support for family Nationwide 2006-2010 TESDA, PIA, DSWD
for senior citizens in a Development and caregivers to promote implementation of the - (Lead agency) All
society where preventive quality home care for the Senior neighborhood support sectors
and promotive aspects Citizens. services for Senior Citizens
of health are enforced
Advancing Health Conduct fora, workshop, A minimum of three (3) 2006-2010 DOH, PRAMA, Ageing
in communities and
and Well-being into seminar and short talk on active workshops and research Pinoy - (Lead agency)
where health services are
Old Age ageing which is the process of fora on ageing in a year All sectors
accessible, affordable and
available at all times. optimizing opportunities for
health, income, participation
and security in order to enhance
the quality of life as people age.
Advancing Health Establish Geriatrics ward in 50% of all government 2006-2010 DOH - (Lead agency)
and Well-being into every government and private hospitals, 25% private LGUs
Old Age hospital. hospitals by 2010
Advancing Health Expand coverage/improve 30% of indigent Senior 2006-2010 Philhealth - lead
and Well-being into accessibility and affordability Citizens (not covered by agency: DOH, LGUs
Old Age of social and health care to either SSS or GSIS) have
majority of indigent Senior social/health security
Citizens. by 2010
Number & percentage
of accredited GSIS/SSS/
Philhealth hospitals
strategically located
nationwide
IV. To develop Senior Citizens and Develop/strengthen A set of unified/ 2006-2010 DILG - (Lead agency)
comprehensive programs Development databanking on Senior Citizens standardized set of NSO, NSCB, SSS, DSWD,
and policies on housing, with particular emphasis indicators/data on Senior POPCOM, LGUs, GSIS,
transportation and built on geographical and sex- Citizens developed/ COSE, PHILHEALTH,
environment for the care disaggregated data collection in strenghtened for ARPES, NAPC, FSCAP,
and protection of senior every LGUs including researches. nationwide adoption. PRAMA
citizens.
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PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS STRATEGIES EXPECTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ACTIVITIES (PAPs) SCHEDULE
Senior Citizens and Increase the number of 1.32 million pensioners 2006-2010 GSIS & SSS - lead
Development pensioners by year 2010 by 10% by 2010. agencies
of the total population of Senior
Citizens from 1.2M to 1.32M
pensioners.
Mechanism for Plan Designate a focal person for 100% in all government 2006-2010 All government offices
Implementation and senior ciizens in all government offices by 2010
Follow-up agencies.
Mechanism for Plan Organize a functional 100% at all levels by 2006 2006 DSWD - (lead agency)
Implementation and coordinating and monitoring
Follow-up board committee at national
and at the regional level.
Mechanism for Plan Develop a Philippine Plan of 100% of the regions, 2006-2010 LGUs - (Lead
Implementation and Action for Senior Citizens at the provinces and cities/ organization) POs,
Follow-up Regional, Provincial and City/ municipalities have local NGOs
Municipal levels based on the PPASCs by 2010
National PPASC.
Mechanism for Plan Develop a research network 1 Research network by 2006-2010 COSE -
Implementation and agenda for Senior Citizens (to 2010 (Lead organization)
Follow-up tackle topics such as special 1 Research agenda 2006-2010 Academe like UPLB, UP
needs of Senior Citizens living in adopted School of Social Work,
rural and remote areas or living
alone; evolving health and Number and percentage of 2006-2010 DSWD, POPCOM, LGUs,
nutrition challenges of Senior researches in the research UP-PGH
Citizens; among others) agenda undertaken by
2010
Mechanism for Plan Develop and implement a 1 monitoring and 2006 DSWD, NCMB, IAC
Implementation and common tool or system for evaluation tool by 2006 members - (lead)
Follow-up monitoring and evaluation of
the Philippine Plan of Action for
Senior Citizens (PPASC).
Mechanism for Plan Mainstream/integrate Senior Major national/regional/ 2006-2010 NSCB-(lead agency)
Implementation and Citizens indicators/data in provincial indicators/
Follow-up Philippine Statistical System. data based on the
standardized databank on
Senior Citizens included
in the Annual Philippine
Statistical System by 2010
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PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS STRATEGIES EXPECTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ACTIVITIES (PAPs) SCHEDULE
V. To promote financial Senior Citizens and Provide accessible micro-credit/ Number of microfinance 2006-2010 DOF - (Lead agency)
security and financial Development finance to Senior Citizens program that are Senior DOLE, DSWD, PCFC,
independence of senior Citizens friendly Landbank, DBP, CDA,
citizens. Quedancor, NAPC
Senior Citizens and Develop program for retiring Generate income benefits 2006-2010 DOLE - (Lead agency)
Development Overseas Workers who are to the retirees OWWA, POEA, PRAMA
Senior Citizens.
VI. To empower the Senior Citizens and Provide enabling support for the Two legislations/ 2006-2010 DOF - (Lead agency)
LGUs, NGOs and POs in Development passage of new Senior Citizens policy amendments on PMS, DSWD, GSIS,
developing community- legislative agenda or Executive population ageing (e.g. Committee on Social
based local service delivery Orders by 2010 to address increase in the coverage Service, Academe, SSS,
system to address the population ageing in relevant of pensioners to include NGOs, PCSO, Pos, COSE
needs of senior citizens. policy planning areas. low-income groups not
members by either SSS
or GSIS.
Senior Citizens and Pass/adopt/fully implement No. and percentage of 2006-2010 DILG - (Lead agency)
Development enabling ordinances for the enabling local ordinances LGUs, DSWD
implementation of RA 9257 by passed by LGUs with
the LGUs. corresponding budget
appropriations, where
applicable.
Ensure enabling Develop/implement/replicate 50% of 16 regions by 2010 2006-2010 DSWD - (Lead agency)
and supportive new and existing innovative with established group LGUs, COSE
environments community-based programs homes/licensed foster
addressing the independent families
living concerns of Senior Citizens
100% of Senior Citizens 2006-2010 DSWD - (Lead agency)
particularly those abandoned,
Center being utilized as HUDCC, NGO, POs,
sick, unattached and homeless.
day centers by 2010 FSCAP
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PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ IMPLEMENTATION
GOALS STRATEGIES EXPECTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ACTIVITIES (PAPs) SCHEDULE
VII. To promote the Senior Citizens and Establishment pre-retirement Quarterly orientations Quarterly FSCAP, ARPES, COSE
functional literacy of Development orientation program in every conducted (GSIS, SSS, CSC, SCSC -
senior citizens to ensure government and private lead agencies)
No. of senior citizens
their mainstreaming in the agencies (to include orientation
serving as resource persons
development efforts for younger people to help them
to these pre-retirement
prepare for old age)
orientations.
Senior Citizens and Ensure tri-media campaign in Existence of a 30-minute 2006-2010 PIA - (Lead agency)
Development promoting positive images of radio program to DSWD, Philhealth,
senior citizens at national and popularize RA 9257 and Private organizations
regional level and strengthen discuss issues concerning
advocacy to ensure that their senior citizens.
concerns are responded to.
Annually CHED - (Lead agency)
Institutionalize a school At least 2 learning/training
Ensure Enabling Deped, TESDA
(learning ctr.) or training programs conducted
and Supportive per year
program for the elderly for their
Environments
continuing education.
VIII. To value and protect Ensure enabling Enhance support to Accredited 100% compliance of 2006-2010 DSWD - (Lead agency)
the rights of senior citizens and supportive Residential/Group Homes/ utility service providers to DOE, LGUs
as legitimate consumers, environments Senior Citizens Center to be provide 50% discount
thereby contributing to provided with 50% discount
their dignity as individuals for utilities and technical
and freeing them from assistance.
exploitation and abuse.
Make consumer services for Majority of commercial DTI - (Lead agency)
Ensure enabling
senior citizens more accessible and government offices All sectors including
and supportive
and responsive. have express lanes for commercial
environments
the senior citizens by establishments All
2010, 80% of consumer government agencies
complaints are resolved
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ANNEX E
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, 2006-2010
“A society for all ages where the senior citizens are empowered to achieve active ageing.”
VISION
GOALS To develop a holistic and To ensure the priority To ensure active ageing To develop
multigenerational care of community based for senior citizens in a comprehensive
program for senior citizens approaches which are society where preventive programs and
within the gender-responsive, with and promotive aspects policies on housing,
Filipino family network effective leadership and of health are enforced transportation, and
meaningful participation in communities and built environment
of senior citizens in where health services are for the care and
decision-making accessible, affordable and protection of senior
processes, both in available at all times citizens.
contexts of family and
community.
To promote active ageing, provide social protection and promote the rights and welfare of senior citizens
and their empowerment through development of policies, programs, projects and services implemented
MISSION
with or through Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, People’s Organizations, National
Government Agencies and other members of civil society.
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To promote financial To empower LGUs, To promote the functional To value and protect the
security and financial NGOs, POs, in developing literacy of senior citizens and rights of senior citizens as
independence of senior community-based local to ensure their mainstreaming legitimate consumers, thereby
citizens. service delivery system to in the development efforts contributing to their dignity as
address the needs of senior individuals and freeing them
citizens. from exploitation and abuse
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ANNEX F
PHILIPPINE AND REGIONAL PLAN OF ACTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, CY 2006 - 2010
Agency/Region : ______________________
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ANNEX G
NATIONAL AGENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ON PPASC MONITORING FORM, CY_______
Agency:______________________________ Approved by:________________________
Prepared by:__________________________ (Printed Name and Signature)
Designation:__________________________ Designation:_________________________
Date:________________________________ Date:_______________________________
FINANCIAL
STRATEGIES/PROGRAMS/ PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
SENIOR CITIZENS ACCOMPLISHMENT
GOALS/ SERVICES IMPLEMENTED OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE
ISSUES/ CY CY % CY ACTUAL REMARKS
OBJECTIVES TO ADDRESSED SENIOR INDICATORS AGENCIES
CONCERNS PLAN ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CITIZENS ISSUES/CONCERNS
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ANNEX H
STRATEGIES/PROGRAMS/ FINANCIAL
SENIOR PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
SERVICES IMPLEMENTED ACCOMPLISHMENT
CITIZENS GOALS/ OUTPUT RESPONSIBLE
TO ADDRESSE SENIOR REMARKS
ISSUES/ OBJECTIVES INDICATORS SEMESTRAL SEMESTRAL % SEMESTRAL AGENCIES
CITIZENS ISSUES/
CONCERNS PLAN ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACTUAL
CONCERNS
Note: Strategies-senior citizens and development; mechanism for plan implementation and follow-up; advancing health and well-being into old age; and ensure enabling
and supportive environments.
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ANNEX I
Republic of the Philippines
______________________
Municipality
_________________
Barangay
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name)
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________
(House No. & Street Name) (Barangay/District)
______________________________________________________________________
(Municipality/City) (Province) (Region)
FAMILY COMPOSITION:
FAMILY COMPOSITION
NAME RELATIONSHIP AGE CIVIL STATUS OCCUPATION/INCOME
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
_____ Elementary Level _____ High School Level _____ College Level
_____ Elementary Graduate _____ High School Graduate _____ College Graduate
_____ Not Attended Any School _____ Vocational _____ Post-Graduate
a. Economic
____ Lack of income/resources ____ Loss of income/resources
____ Skills/Capability Training: (specify) _____________________________________________
____ Livelihood opportunities: (specify) ______________________________________________
____ Others, specify ______________________________________________________________
b. Social/Emotional
____ Feeling of neglect and rejection ____ Inadequate leisure/recreational activities
____ Feeling of helplessness & worthlessness ____ Senior Citizen Friendly Environment
____ Feeling of loneliness and isolation ____ Others, specify _____________________
c. Health
____ High cost medicines ____ Lack/No health insurance/s Inadequate health services
____ Lack of medical professionals ____ Lack of hospitals/medical facilities
____ Lack/No access to sanitation ____ Others, specify __________________________
____ Health problems/Ailments: specify _________________________
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d. Housing
_____ Overcrowding in the family home ____ Lost privacy ____ High cost rent
_____ No permanent housing ____ Living in squatter’s area
_____ Longing for independent living/quiet atmosphere ____ Others, specify ___________
e. Community Service
____ Desire to participate ____ Skills/resources to share ____ Others, specify_______________
_______________________________________ ______________________________________
Print Name and Signature of Senior Citizen Print Name and Signature of Interviewer
ANNEX J
DIRECTORY
FLORITA R. VILLAR
Assistant Secretary for Policy and Program
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Constitutional Hills, Batasan Pambansa Complex
Diliman, Quezon City, 931-8123; 951-7117
Focal Persons:
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_________________________
LUNINGNING E. SAMARITA
Executive Director NELLY D. GUIMID
DOST-NAST Supervising Trade and Industry Specialist
Department of Science and Technology
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
MARIA CRISTINA L. LUBRIO
837-3170
Trade & Industry Dev’t. Analyst
nast@mozcom.com
Bureau of Trade Regulation
and Consumer Protection (BTRCP)
JANET P. DALISAY
Department of Trade and Industry
CEO I
4/F Industry and Investments Building
Government Service Insurance System
385 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
GSIS Headquarters, Financial Center, Pasay City
751-0384 loc. 2227
891-6392
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